τεστ
test
The Greek word for 'test' (academic examination) is τεστ.
In an academic context, τεστ refers to a test. When you want to say you are 'taking a test', you should use the verb κάνω (to do) to form the phrase κάνω ένα τεστ.
Meaning: academics: examination (noun)
Which one should you use?
While τεστ is commonly used for smaller classroom tests, the word εξέταση is used for more formal, major examinations or exams.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
τεστ is a neuter noun. The singular form with the definite article is το τεστ, and the plural form is τα τεστ.
How do you pronounce it?
test
Did you know?
- The word τεστ is a linguistic 'relic' of the 20th century, as it entered the Greek vocabulary primarily through the influence of international education systems rather than through ancient roots.
- The plural form τα τεστ does not change the ending of the noun, which is unusual for most native Greek nouns that change suffixes in the plural.
- While τεστ is used for exams, the word δοκιμή is used for a 'test' when referring to a trial run of a machine or a scientific experiment.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ έκανε μερικά λάθη στο τεστ.Tom made some mistakes in the test.This sentence shows how to describe making mistakes in the τεστ.Tatoeba #5528481 by Zeus, translation #37240 by Dejo
- Δεν μπορώ να απαντήσω ούτε σε μια ερώτηση σε αυτό το τεστ.I can't even answer one question on this test.This sentence illustrates an inability to answer questions on a τεστ.Tatoeba #3101520 by glavkos, translation #9227264 by Nylez
- Δεν πέρασε το τεστ.She didn't pass the test.This sentence demonstrates the expression for not passing a τεστ.Tatoeba #1365794 by enteka, translation #9401139 by Nylez
- Είχα έναν έλεγχο σήμερα για την ιστορία.I had a test for history today.
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Example conversation
Two students are talking about a math assessment in a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠότε είναι το τεστ στα Μαθηματικά;Pote einai to test sta Mathimatika;When is the math test?
- Ελένη EleniΤο τεστ είναι την Τετάρτη.To test einai tin Tetarti.The test is on Wednesday.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίμαι πολύ αγχωμένος για αυτό το τεστ.Eimai poly agchomenos gia afto to test.I am very stressed about this test.
- Ελένη EleniΜην ανησυχείς, θα τα καταφέρεις.Min anisycheis, tha ta katafereis.Don't worry, you will make it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
